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1. Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve

   Mounds upon mounds, most six-to-eight-feet tall, spread uniformly across hundreds of prairie acres, creating an otherworldly effect whose origins are yet understood. Follow the interpretive trail and ponder the mysterious landscape for yourself.  Birders will find plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing at this preserve. The…

   Location: Waddell Creek Road, Littlerock, WA 98556

2. Morton Historic Railroad Depot

   The Morton Depot is the sole remaining Tacoma Eastern Railroad depot and located in the historic town of Morton. The Tacoma Eastern was built primarily by Japanese laborers and the depot itself contains physical evidence they helped construct it. This makes it a very important…

   Location: Morton , WA 98356

3. Morton Loggers’ Jubilee

   The “Granddaddy of all Logging Shows” celebrates and preserves the heritage of the days of the springboard and the axe.  The first Loggers’ Jubilee began in 1937 or 1938 as a friendly competition between local men whose livelihood was the always strenuous and sometimes hazardous…

   Location: Morton, WA 98356

4. Morton Roxy Theatre

   Find the charming Roxy Theater in Morton. This newly renovated 1930’s theatre continues to captivate audiences through song, dance and acting. The original theatre was built in the early 1900’s by Thomas Hopgood who became Morton’s first mayor. The theater burned down with the rest…

   Location: Morton , WA 98356

5. Mount Hood Huckleberry Festival and Barlow Trail Days

   This annual festival was established in 1992 to educate the public that natural resources such as wild salmon and wild mushroom  habitats need to be preserved, respected, nurtured and restored to have these heritage resources around for future generations.  The festival approach is educational and…

   Location: 65000 E. U.S. Highway 26, Brightwood, OR 97067

6. Mount Rainier National Park

   Mount Rainier is a regional icon a major destination in the Central Cascades area.  Mount Rainier National Park offers excellent opportunities for scenic drives, hiking, and mountain climbing. Mountain roads provide stunning views and access to a variety of hiking trails and other sites.  Because…

7. Mount St. Helens Visitor Center

   Built in the architectural mode known as Cascade style, the Silver Lake visitor center won a design award from President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Its large windows and sweeping, upward lines contribute to the feeling of magnificence surrounding the mountain. Inside, visitors may enjoy a variety…

   Location: 3029 Spirit Lake Hwy, Silver Lake, WA 98611

8. Mount Tahoma Trails

   Mount Tahoma Trails is a 50 mile hut-to-hut no fee cross-country ski and snowshoe trail system as well as mountain bike trail system. The trails are operated by the Tahoma State Forest and private forestland by the non-profit Mount Tahoma Trails Association and operated by…

   Location: WA State Route 706, Ashford, WA 98304

9. Mountain Bike Oregon

   The Oakridge area is known as the “Mountain Bike Capital of the Northwest” and serves as one of Oregon’s centers of outdoor recreation. Mountain biking is a big part of the culture in this area, which has an unparalleled system of mountain biking trails.  Ride among…

   Location: Greenwaters Park, Oakridge, OR 97463

10. Mt. Adams

    Least visited of the major Central Cascade Peaks, Mt. Adams is considered the “forgotten giant.” Wildlife, wide areas, and quiet are equally abundant. The steep, 1.4-mile climb to “Sleeping Beauty” rewards with expansive views from an old fire lookout. Visit and learn about the local…

    Location: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Trout Lake, WA 98650